Why choose this Diploma?
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Modern, evidence-based approach - We teach soft tissue therapy through a scientific lens — skin-receptor stimulation, neurological responses, pain science — not old myths of “knots” or “muscles stuck.”
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Professional recognition with Sports Therapy Association - On completion, you can gain insurance and apply for membership with the Sports Therapy Association (STA).
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Flexible schedule (Two Wednesday's/month, January - July 2026) - Remote study + case study work + practical workshops. You’ll practice alongside your learning with real clients (family/friends) to build confidence.
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Supportive, hands-on learning environment - You won’t just “massage” — you’ll gain consultation, assessment, treatment planning, post-treatment, and business skills. Small cohorts, hands-on workshops, feedback, mentor support.
Who's it for?
What You'll Learn
Modern soft tissue techniques.
Assessment skills (movement posture, palpation).
Treatment planning and aftercare advice.
Hoe to work confidently with clients in real-world settings.
Module Highlights
Anatomy & Physiology
Structure & function of the body systems, muscular/skeletal systems, lifespan changes.
Professional Practice & Ethics
Legislation, scope of practice, client records, professional standards.
Advanced Soft Tissue Techniques
Injury, dysfunction, chronic pain theory; soft tissue release, trigger points, muscle energy techniques.
Assessment & Treatment Planning
Subjective & objective assessments (palpation, ROM, functional tests), designing tailored treatment plans.
Treatment & Aftercare
Hands-on application, evaluation, client advice, lifestyle support.
Treatment & Aftercare
Hands-on application, evaluation, client advice, lifestyle support.
Exercise Programming
Principles of training, progression, specificity, motivational interviewing for compliance.
Business & Marketing for Therapists
How to build & market a soft tissue therapy business, business plan, strategy.
Assessments
Multiple-choice exams, presentations, worksheets, role-play, treatment logs, observations, client evaluations.
About
My name is Michelle Brown
After initially working up through the ranks in the fitness industry from gym instructor, group exercise instructor to Fitness Manager for a large health and fitness operator, Michelle diversified into both teaching and Sports Therapy studying a Diploma in Sports Therapy with Professor Graham Smith, current President of the Society of Sports Therapists.
Over the past 2 decades, Michelle has worked with a range of clients from sports teams, individual sports enthusiasts and competitors and now primarily specialises in working with active women/female athletes, and women through pregnancy, postnatal, Motherhood and menopause. When it comes to massage therapy, Michelle takes a modern, evidence-based approach and works very mindfully with the biopsychosocial model and advances in pain science. She is passionate about educating other massage therapists, sharing her experiences and advocating modern approaches and research that show that we cannot change the structure of someone's body with our hands and we can't treat pain with pain!
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